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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in Minnesota

6 of the 447 martial arts schools we track in Minnesota have filipino martial arts & hema training. Full listings for every city are on the Minnesota page.

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This section features martial arts academies offering instruction in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Arnis) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). These specialized disciplines focus on weapon-based combat including rattan sticks, knives, longswords, and rapiers based on regional traditions and historical combat treatises. Before enrolling, confirm whether the school emphasizes full-contact sparring, technical reconstruction, or practical self-defense.

Albert Lea 1

  1. Freestyle Martial Arts

    115 N Newton Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2431

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Brooklyn Center 1

  1. The Academy MN

    6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-1447

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Edina 1

  1. MKG Martial Arts - Edina

    7119 Amundson Ave, Edina, MN 55439

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

Mounds View 1

  1. MKG North Martial Arts

    2552 Mounds View Blvd, Mounds View, MN 55112-4032

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

North St Paul 1

  1. Dragons Kung Fu

    2572 7th Ave E, North St Paul, MN 55109-3010

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

St Paul 1

  1. Marshall Ave Self Defense

    2054 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104-5744

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
Safety gear investment: While intro lessons usually provide loaner equipment, full participation in contact sparring requires buying personal protective gear costing $200 to $500 within the first two months.

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Good to know

How much do FMA and HEMA classes cost in the US?

Monthly membership fees typically range from $100 to $180 for standard group classes meeting two to three times per week. Individual drop-in sessions average $20 to $35, while private instruction generally costs $60 to $120 per hour.

What gear do I need for my first FMA or HEMA class?

Beginners need basic athletic clothes, athletic shoes, and a water bottle, as most academies provide loaner rattan sticks, wooden trainers, or synthetic swords. Within 30 to 60 days, students are expected to buy a 350N fencing mask, padded gloves, and personal weapons.

What is the primary difference between FMA and HEMA?

Filipino Martial Arts center on fluid stick-and-blade drills, close-quarters knife tactics, and empty-hand applications derived from Southeast Asian warfare. HEMA focuses on reconstructing European martial systems from 14th–17th century manuscripts, concentrating on weapons like the longsword, rapier, and sidesword.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Minnesota can browse 6 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Minnesota should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 6 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.